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£12m Investment in schools estate welcomed

Sinn Féin MLA and Education spokesperson Chris Hazzard has said
that the latest £12m investment in the school estate will help create the
ethos of ‘every school a good school’ and boost the hard pressed construction
industry.

Mr Hazzard said,

“Despite major pressures on the budget I commend Education
Minister John O’Dowd for his continued investment in maintaining and building a
first class school estate.

“The works to be carried out on six schools across the North
will increase facilities in these schools including investment in sports halls
which benefits the health of our children.

“The minister is fulfilling his pledge of making every school a
good school so that children can fulfil their potential in a modern setting
capable of providing the necessary setting for children and teachers alike to
increase learning.”

"The investment will also be welcome news to the
construction industry helping to secure and create jobs in an industry
which has been badly affected by Westminster government cuts. ENDS